"We now have the power to make this World a
beautiful place one child at a time. Begin with your own child and watch
how that child radiates towards the other Worlds children" says First Lady of Peace, Renate Jakupca.

There
is no cost to any city except to find a suitable public location for
the Peace Stone Sculpture. The Stones are hand made and approximately 3
to 4 ft square
and weight about 300 lbs are indestructible (vandal proof) and erects
in a few hours.....all ready 24 American cities have committed
themselves to the peace initiative...... (NOTE: Specific Peace Stones
will be designated as
part of the National Coast-to-Coast Great American Peace Trail Example Lakewood Peace Stonehttp://lakewoodobserver.com/read/2013/10/03/peace-sixth-graders-essays-and-art-come-together-in-lakewoodGovernors,
mayors, council members, civic leaders, business exec, teachers,
parents, kids…. today, if we live up to our responsibilities and
recommit to our tradition of civic participation, there is nothing our
country can’t achieve. In this defining moment, we each have the chance
to reach out to our neighbors, lend a helping hand, and Answer the call
to greatness…...If this is something you would like to pursue, please
contact me directly at the ARK in Berea (440-891-8376) to expedite delivery of
peace-carved-in-stone to your city park.

The Science behind Peace and Global Harmony is the
"Theory of Iceality on Environmental Arts". Developed in 1987, it is
the practical study on the aesthetics of the relationship between Humans
and their Environment through Arts and Culture, ultimately promoting an
effective sustainable global Culture of Peace between all Living Things
~Human, Plant and Wildlife Kingdoms! The
incorporation of the rights of flora and fauna in a "Universal Peace
Equation" is the first major change in achieving a sustainable global
Culture Peace on Earth in over 2000 Years. http://theicea.com/page22

The
“Worlds Children Peace Monument" (WCPM) and the “Great American Peace
Trail" (GAPT) Projects are international, public participatory art projects designed to engage children with
hands on cross-cultural awareness in order to attain the common goal of sharing
peace and diversity with their neighbors. The peace projects have
direct community impact through neighborhood beautification, community
and economic development while building self-esteem and hope in America.
They will help to build better neighborhoods where everyone can live,
respect and accept each other as they diplomatically negotiate errors
and differences of prejudice and hatred and instill in its place the
belief in the necessity of communication. Unfortunately, antagonism
exists in all communities; an effective response must begin with
communication of the truth of our common humanity. Those who learn to
believe in the dialogue of the Theory of Iceality on Environmental Arts
cannot be susceptible to aggressive radical principles. We at ICEA have
found a way to fundamentally add to our education system so that we can
inform children to develop benevolence early on in order to create a
healthier society. At the ARK in Berea,
Global Home of the Environmental Art Movement, ICEA has boldly taken
the lead in this direction for individuals to find inner peace with
themselves and in the World through the building of the Coast-to-Coast
National Great American Peace Trail.

Provenance of the
WCPM sculpture places its conception at Germany's World's Fair, EXPO
2000's 'Culture on the Move' segment. American Cultural Ambassadors
David and Renate Jakupca addressed the 140 Nation Assembly of the
concept for a permanent universal symbol of renewal and peace on earth
for all living inhabitants through the 'Theory of Iceality on
Environmental Arts'. This Symbol of Living Peace was the subject
sculpture. This project was initiated in cooperation with the United
Nations 2000 Culture of Peace Program and organized in support of the UN
Decade of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World and the
United Nations Millennium Development Goals. http://theicea.com/page5

The International Center for Environmental Arts (ICEA) is actively seeking an agreement to work together to improve
access to and quality of vocational training for Cleveland’s youth. So
many young people lack the skills and credentials they need to fill the
many jobs that are available. Our partnership for the WCPM will train
and create a skilled pool of educated workers that the private sector
needs in Arts, Transportation, Environment, Marketing, Internet
Technology the Business and Social Sciences. The skills imparted to them
here improve their standard of living, This is also an important step
towards ensuring long term economic growth and prosperity in North East
Ohio as a 'Cultural Industry' to foster civic identity, cultivate jobs,
and tourism, brand Ohio Environmental Arts as a Culture District in the
Bioregion while developing a sustainable Global Culture of Peace for All
Living Things

"The WCPM can communicate the message of Iceality and Peace for All the Worlds Children to those at the top tier of Government," explains Ambassador Renate. "The Presidents, those who work directly with the President, members of Congress, Governors and the Judiciary. We need to maintain the confidence of the People the WCPM represents but be able to talk to the public officials who were elected in their community. Our WCPM Project is made for Leaders, people I describe as Guides, to look at this in their respective communities. To see what kind of positive effect it can have and then to address and implement it, in teaching, in solidarity, in moral reflection."

Under the agreement, the WCPM will
provide vocational training to under-served youth, certifying the
graduation of students over three years, with qualifying students
receiving internationally recognized certificates. The WCPM will also
provide placement services to the students for jobs in Cleveland and
abroad. Peace Friends, David and Renate JakupcaAmerican Cultural AmbassadorsFounders, ICEA

Smaller in size but larger in scope than the Statue of Liberty, it was meant as a gift to Cleveland Cultural Gardens but was refused for political reasons. The Worlds Children Peace Monument (WCPM) is currently located at Coe Lake
Park in Berea, Ohio. An original idea conceived during EXPO 2000, the
Worlds Fair held in Hannover, Germany. It was designed and built by Environmental Artist David Jakupca at the historic ARK in Berea as a project of the International Center for Environmental Arts (ICEA) in cooperation with the United Nations 2000 Culture of Peace Program.
The project is to encourage positive community participation through
the establishment of site-specific works of public art, through cultural
education and entrepreneurial training to children around the World.

As new WCPM Stones are added to city parks and gardens around the world, it will, in
time, become the largest monument dedicated to Global Peace. The
sculpture serves as a milestone for the 'Theory of Iceality' of the
Environmental Art Movement indigenous to the Great Cleveland Area, that
is to "Assist in understanding of the relationship between Humans and
their Environment through the Arts ultimately promoting a sustainable
global Culture of Peace". The WCPM was officially inaugurated in 2003 at
the 3rd World Peace Conference held in Verbania, Italy by American
Cultural Ambassadors David and Renate Jakupca where they received an
Italian Medal of Arts. They were also recognized by the United Nations
in Geneva, Switzerland and in 2006 appointed Universal Peace
Ambassadors. The WCPM is organized in support of the UN Decade of Peace
and Non-Violence for the Children of the World and the UN Millennium
Development Goals.

The Great American Peace Trail (GAPT) is the national peace trail formed
by select Peace Stone sculptures located in municipal parks from
coast-to-coast. Leaving a Trail of Peace and Goodwill, neighborhood
beautification, civic and cultural development and arts training for
all Ages for all Time.

American Nationalities FREEDOM AWARD
The American Nationalities Movement has chosen American Cultural
Ambassadors and husband and wife team David and Renate Jakupca for the
2012 Freedom Award "in recognition of their pioneering work in the
Environmental Art Movement to help create a more sustainable and
equitable world. Through their international advocacy and educational
activities promoting from a cultural perspective, the Jakupca’s have
contributed to the revitalization of cultural and environmental
diversity, and the strengthening of local communities and economies
worldwide."http://bereabuzz.blogspot.com/2012/07/american-cultural-ambassadors-honored.html

WCPM CANADIAN PEACE AWARD
American Cultural Ambassadors David and Renate Jakupca were awarded a
Canadian Peace Award for the Windsor Peace Stone of the Worlds Children
Peace Monument (WCPM) during their visit to Windsor. The Windsor Peace Stone is slated to be the cornerstone of the coast-to-coast 'Trans Canadian Peace Trail.http://bereabuzz.blogspot.com/2013/08/canadians-to-honor-american-cultural.html

"Path
to a Better Reality" Award International Center for Environmental
Arts (ICEA). The United Nations International Conference on Population
and Development in Cairo, Egypt from 5–13 September 1994. http://www.unfpa.org/icpd

"TIME Magazine Millennium Heroes for the Planet" David and Renate Jakupca for founding the International Center for
Environmental Arts (ICEA) and promoting social awarness and humanitarian
concerns through the Arts. For Participating in United Nations World
Conferences, enabling them to draw attention to environmental and
social issues through ICEALITY. EARTH DAY, April 2000http://www.time.com/

ARTIST AGAINST RACISM WCPM AWARD and UNITED NATIONS WSSD AWARD — The World Summit on Sustainable Development, WSSD or ONG Earth Summit UN Conference Focus Johannesburg, South Africa, from 26 August to 4 September 2002.http://www.earthsummit2002.org/roadmap/conf.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Summit_2002

1987 - 2012 - Celebrating Twenty five Years of International Community Service

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March 21, 2016STATEMENT ON TERRORIST ATTACKS IN BRUSSELS by American Cultural Ambassadors David and Renate Jakupca

We want to express our solidarity with the people of Belgium in the aftermathof the attacks that took place in Brussels. Along with All the Worlds Children, We are distressed by the pictures and of the news of the loss of lives.

The wave of terror that has been unleashed in Europe and elsewhere aroundthe world are attacks against our very way of Life and against the Peaceful Values of Iceality upon which our sustainable Culture of Peace systems have been based.

We must utterly reject the use of deadly acts of terror.We and All the Worlds Children must rededicate ourselves to these core values of Iceality – ‘Becoming more like Angels then Human Beings’.

We must strengthen our alliances as our way of life and the international WCPM system, that has been built on our common values since the First Easter,comes under challenge from these and other acts of evil.

“Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the families, friends and especially the children of all those affected in Belgium at this terrible time.On behalf of all at the Worlds Children Peace Monument (WCPM) worldwide working for Peace, we keep hope alive and we are all the Worlds Children are here for you during this difficult time"

At least 70 people were killed and more than 300 wounded after a terror attack in Pakistan

ICEAnews – What she calls ‘heinous’, Ambassador Renate is condemning the Easter of Christians in Lahore, bombing in Pakistan.In a tweet, Ambassador Renate says her thoughts and prayers are with all those killed or injured in the bombing yesterday at a park in Lahore that was crowded with families, with many women and children among the victims.At least 70 people were killed and more than 300 wounded.A breakaway Taliban faction that has publicly supported the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility, saying it targeted Christians celebrating Easter but most of those killed were Muslims.Baba Brohi, Pakistani Peace Emissary, has also stated that his thoughts are also with those grieving the violent loss of so many in Pakistan. He adds “our resolve to combat hate must not waver.”

In Related News: Pope Francis is calling on authorities in Pakistan to “make every effort to restore security and serenity” to Pakistanis, especially to religious minorities in the predominantly Muslim nation.http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2016/03/28/pope_francis_condemns_terrorist_attack_in_pakistan/1218588